Whos got what? what's it like? what was it worth?

I'm looking at getting an all in one gear bag for travelling to WA by air later in the year. Needs to be able to fit 4 or so sails a couple of masts and booms; preferably including wheels.

I've had a bit of look around the net; Pryde and North both seem to make good bags but they look exxy (not really an issue if they are worth it). Gun do a pretty good value bag (that Gesalt did a review on before) but it looks like it won't take booms and it's doesn't have wheels (could fix the wheel issue easily enough).

So basically anyone have any experience with some pimping gear bags? Are they stupidly priced?

Gun bags are good, but you do need to get the mast bag as well. They're well made, but as you stated no wheels.

I think Windsurfingsales also have the loft bags - not sure what they're like though.

Crash Landing said...

Gun bags are good, but you do need to get the mast bag as well. They're well made, but as you stated no wheels.

I think Windsurfingsales also have the loft bags - not sure what they're like though.

Got both, they clip together. Best item I have ever purchased Tough as buggery. Takes three mast, and up too 5 sails.
Windsurfingsales, will get them too you at a good price

ejmack said...

mineral1 & Crash Landing - is it the Combibag Two in One (Mastbag + Sailbag) from Gun Sails your talking about? If so, how are they for securing to roof racks? Do the sails stay well protected and not get crushed?

Ejmack,
They are great value and the sails don't get crushed as their are metal loops on the each side of the bag so you can thread the straps through them and onto your roofracks.You won't go wrong with a combi bag.

Cheers guys...been looking for something to get the sails and masts out of the back of the car. My largest is a 7.5 so all should fit. Thanks.

Areotech do an adjustable board bag in various widths but adjustable lengths. only around $130 to $190 depending of size.
They have a removable wheel section on the tail and can fit a board, boom, masts and 2 or 3 sails. I have used them to send gear to Cocos every year and they work fine.
the biggest issue is weight when it all goes in one bag. I would advise a couple of bags.

Put your masts in a padded mast bag and strap it to your boardbag then use a boom bag for booms and sails and harness etc and clothes.
cheers